At the heart of who we are is our name, Holy Union
We express this union first of all by being one with ourselves. We strive to bring this union to our world by working among different cultures, ethnic groups, the deprived and marginalized. We strive to respect and care for the earth.
The Holy Union Sisters are an international congregation of Catholic women religious who minister today on four continents. We wear a cross with the Latin words, Sancta Unio inscribed on the front, as a symbol of our internationality. It reminds us of the desire of our founder, Jean Baptiste Debrabant, who in a letter to the sisters in 1842, wrote of the special significance of our name: “You have received that name only that you may form all together a union of heart, mind and affection in Jesus and Mary.”

Looking for a Sister
We want to help you reconnect with a Holy Union Sister whom you had as a teacher, worked with in parish ministry, or simply knew…
Dorothy Vaill Fund
Applications to the Dorothy Vaill Memorial Fund for the 2019 academic year are now available. In order to be considered for 2019, applications must be postmarked by February 15th, 2019. Award recipients will be notified in mid-April.
What’s New

Memorial Prayer
We remember the deceased Holy Union Sisters and Associates who have died over the last twelve months, and we invite you to join us in this prayerful remembrance video.

On the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls We Pray for Your Deceased Loved Ones
It is an honor to pray for your deceased loved ones on the feast of All Saints and during the entire month of November.

Our 2023 Jubilarian Celebration
On October 14th we gathered at St. Patrick Church and parish hall to celebrate our Jubilarians for 2023.

Celebrating 101st Birthday with Sr. Laurette De Champlain
On Sunday, September 24th we gathered at Clifton Nursing Home to celebrate Sr. Laurette De Champlain’s 101st birthday!
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Justice & Peace Calendar

COP 28 Nov. 30~Dec. 12
Pope Francis to attend COP 28

Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis
St. Francis is the patron saint of ecology.